Public school or private? That debate is as old as the Bible and, speaking of the Bible, Catholic…read moreschool is a nice middle-ground alternative. Smaller classes and more money in the classroom, but not the twice-as-high tuition bill of the privates. And you don't have to be Catholic (or male) to attend Notre Dame. It's co-ed now, and I would guess that at least 50% of the students are not Catholic. I don't have a student at the school, but I speak at Notre Dame's annual college fair (representing one of the University of California schools). Every year, I'm super impressed with the students I meet, in terms of academic preparation, college readiness, thoughtfulness and a genuine love for their school. It's high end of course, as the long line of Range Rovers tell you every morning at drop-off-time. Students are engaged in classes, sports, clubs and activities. They were ready at the college fair with questions about college majors, two-year vs. four-year options and completing the UC common application. While I see only a very small slice of high school life at the college fair, the students are impressive and that says a lot. Worth considering!

Administrative leadership is more cliquey and immature than the students…read more Too much kissing up to donors. Sports are out of whack since the retirement of a very good fair AD a few years ago. The arts are sorely unappreciated by admin. Even the best teachers feel like administration is looking over their shoulder at all times and waiting for excuses to ding them. Some great students and great teachers at this school. And quite a few good staff people. They deserve better than the administration they are serving under.

Best private school in the valley. Teacher are on hand and parents are encouraged to be involved…read more Amazing experience

I'm glad our child has graduated this year. Change in some teachers and principal Matt coming on…read moreboard in 2025, and implementing changes that parents and kids are not comfortable with...I felt like we started at one school and finished at completely different one, and the sad part was that many students were not looking forward to go to school... And a spike at tuition, without any heads up to the parents felt wrong. In a good sense I would NOT recommend TCS , even if the school would lower the cost of tuition... very sad

This experience has been extremely disappointing and disturbing. The way bullying is handled at…read morethis school is unacceptable. When my child reported being slapped by another student, the school staff dismissed it as "a game the kids are playing." Explaining physical assault as normal behavior is not only irresponsible -- it sends a dangerous message to both children and parents. When a child comes forward saying they were hurt by other students, it deserves to be taken seriously, not minimized or excused. If this is considered "normal" by the staff, then this school has a serious problem with student safety and accountability. I have lost all trust in the administration's ability to protect children. I am counting down the days until the school year ends so I can transfer my child. I will also be formally escalating this issue to the school district. No child should feel unsafe at school, and no parent should be made to feel powerless when advocating for their child.

I currently go to this school i want to say do not send your kid here!!! It is not a safe space at…read moreall students get bullied by staff here. Staff is not trusting at they focus more on useless stuff than the students safety. Some of the teachers here act racist and don't even try to hide it. There has been multiple occasions where i have felt unsafe at louis armstrong and i can't talk to the staff here. Yes some teachers are OKAY but like i said do not send your kid here.

The worst year of my life, was my one year at Buckley School. Three decades ago, entering 7th…read moregrade; the children and teachers of this school welcomed me with bullying, daily threats, physical assaults and teacher-encouraged mocking. The evil I experienced at this school in 1990 was breathtaking, and by today's standards would have lead to this school's closure with all the social media video to back up my assertions. I almost committed su***de that year. "We let the children work out their problems themselves" was the mantra. No relief. No protection. Just the infliction of pure cruelty .... while the "adults" stood by and watched. Tho they ALWAYS stepped in to punish me when I tried to fight back. "The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats it's most vulnerable members." -Mahatma Ghandi. This quote follows me - haunts me to this day, BECAUSE of Buckley School. They taught me a very valuable lesson in this life: to not trust anyone.

My grandchild has been a student at Buckley for the past three and a half years and loves going to…read moreschool every day. HIs friends are all grounded, lovely humans who treat one another with consideration and respect. The teachers are dedicated professionals who make learning engaging and foster strong relationships with students. I can't recommend the school more highly for the way it has helped our chikd grow as a learner and member of the community.

The staff is very good, and the principal is very respectful and kind. She helps and supports…read morestudents in every way for their safe learning and academic progress.

The teachers here are incredible and so nice they feel more like family but most of the students…read morecan be quite rude

55 years of accesss, yearly luncheon, bi weekly meetings, campus visitations allowances.read more

Absolutely amazing experience, I met two very cute and finely distinguished young men. They were…read morevery polite, though they shared some dislike of their short lunch and nutrition periods. They gave me a pleasant tour of the school as well as several photo opportunities to pose in places such as the "new gym," "goose's landing," and "mr mccollums glorious classroom." All in all, this school seems absolutely amazing and I wish I had gone here for my high school years.

We are extremely pleased with Campbell Hall. Our child is being both supported and challenged in…read moremeaningful ways, and we feel confident they will be well-prepared for college on every level, mental, emotional, and physical. The school's commitment to student well-being is evident, and our child truly loves being part of the CH community.

I love everything about the school but especially the community and the way they make children feel…read moreso loved, inspired, connected and seen. There is so much more but that's a start.

Phoenix was amazing, it made me feel so special and wanted compared to my last school, but the kids…read morewere kind of mean, and the teachers were amazing. Middle school things started getting out of hand and they were treating us a lot younger then we really are, and it felt abliest not to mention the kids were sexist and racist. On top of that I got groped by my PE teacher and he didn't get fired until the end of the year. Highschool, teachers were awful and students were awful I'm so glad I'm leaving as a freshman.

For all the parents who have had emotional kitchen table conversations about what the next steps…read moreare for their child who isn't fitting into the structure and learning environment of a more traditional school, whether public or private, Bridges really might be the answer for you. Book a tour, send a message, check it out and see how this leader in 2E education can help your family.

The Wesley School website has a link to a document titled "Adult Student Boundaries" on the Program…read morepage. It's unclear if the document was intentionally posted or someone made a mistake. In any case, it's pretty unsettling, especially from a K-8 school. This isn't boilerplate language -- many of the bullet points feel disturbingly specific. Wesley made headlines a few years ago when they arranged for their staff to cut the line and get Covid vaccines in 2021 before they were eligible. Prospective parents might want to think twice about this school.

If you are looking to place your child in a private school, I highly recommend considering The…read moreWesley School. Yesterday, my husband and I were lucky enough to attend their prospective parent open house and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. The morning began by having us sit in on their twice weekly school assembly (called "Community"). It hit to the heart of what it means to be in a community! It was inspiring. Completely led by the students themselves, yesterday's assembly was entirely run by the second graders! What a joy! It really set the stage for what proved to be a very enjoyable morning. Everyone we met made us feel instantly at home...the staff, the parents, the security team who helped us find a parking spot and especially the two 6th graders who gave my husband and I our own special "VIP" tour! Their engagement and passion for sharing their experiences truly warmed our hearts. We appreciated hearing from so many staff members who are clearly committed to providing the most nurturing educational experience for the students. We know the students at Wesley are in very capable hands.

Recently was in town for nephew first start as tailback!!!…read more Unfortunately his amazing efforts still ended with an L but absolutely amazing game and awesome tailgate before game!!! Ty HW!!! Absolutely loved the game and awesome hospitality!!

I'm giving this place five stars for allowing a nonprofit use its facilities !…read more I had my first adaptive swim lesson here today . Pool was nice and warm and they have accessible parking spots near the facility. There's also parking near the gym, which is useful as that is where the wheelchair basketball practice sessions that I hope to participate in soon are held .